DRM INAUGURATES LOGO AND MASCOT FOR 4TH STATE CAMP AND RALLY Shri Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Waltair Division and Patron of the Bharat Scouts and Guides Wing, Waltair District, officially unveiled the logo and mascot for the upcoming 4th State Camp and Rally. The event is scheduled to take place at Aranya, the scouting arena of Waltair Division, from December 26 to 30, 2025. Scouts and Guides teams from four East Coast Railway districts—Central, Khurda, Waltair, and Sambalpur—will participate in the camp and rally. The event will feature a wide range of activities, including campfire sessions, drill and display competitions, melodrama, a state expo, March-fast, gate-making, camp craft, exhibitions, cultural performances, and quizzes for Scouts and Guides cadets. Shri Lalit Bohra congratulated the Waltair District Scouts and Guides team for their hard work in creating the logo, mascot, and theme song. He invited the public, particularly children, to visit Aranya, located next to the Waltair Railway Cricket Stadium, to witness the camp and rally. The logo and mascot launch was attended by senior officials, including ADRM/Operations Shri K. Rama Rao, Senior Divisional Engineer Shri A.K. Moharana, Senior Divisional Personnel Officer Shri Jusuf Kabir Ansari, Divisional Medical Officer Dr. Bhashing Priyanka, and other distinguished dignitaries.

WALTAIR DIVISION OBSERVES NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION WEEK WITH SEMINAR AND EXHIBITION Waltair Division of East Coast Railway celebrated National Energy Conservation Week (December 8-14, 2025) with a seminar held at the DRM Conference Hall. The division launched several awareness initiatives during the week, including the display of banners, posters, stickers, and energy-saving rallies at various railway stations and locations, under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra. An exhibition at the DRM Office highlighted the innovative energy conservation measures implemented by the division, such as automated office and residential lighting, solar-powered streetlights, energy-efficient BLDC fans, remote-sensing lighting systems, LED lights, and inverter-type air conditioning systems. In his speech, Shri Lalit Bohra encouraged officials to explore renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. He stressed the importance of adopting sustainable practices and moving beyond traditional solar panels toward cost-effective solutions, including timer-controlled LED lights. He urged collective efforts to reduce energy consumption and optimize available resources. The seminar was attended by Shri K. Rama Rao, ADRM (Operations); Shri M.S.N. Murthy, Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (General), and other railway officers and supervisors. Shri Murthy also delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation on energy conservation, discussing both renewable and non-renewable energy sources, cost efficiencies, eco-friendly initiatives, and the energy-efficient measures currently being adopted across the Waltair Division.

INDIAN COAST GUARD COMMISSIONS NEW-GENERATION FAST PATROL VESSEL ''AMULYA'' The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) officially commissioned its latest Fast Patrol Vessel, ‘Amulya,’ on December 19, 2025, in Goa. ‘Amulya,’ the third ship in the Adamya-class series of eight new-generation vessels, is a significant advancement in indigenous shipbuilding. Designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, the 51-meter vessel features over 60% domestically produced components, reflecting India’s growing self-reliance in defense, in alignment with the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. ‘Amulya,’ meaning ‘priceless,’ boasts cutting-edge design, emphasizing operational efficiency, endurance, and rapid response. Powered by two 3000 KW diesel engines, it can reach speeds of 27 knots and cover up to 1,500 nautical miles, making it ideal for extended missions across India’s maritime zones. The vessel is equipped with advanced, indigenous weapons and systems to enhance its maneuverability and performance. The ship will undertake a range of critical operations, including surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue, anti-smuggling, and pollution response. It will be based at Paradip, Odisha, under the command of Commandant (JG) Anupam Singh, with a crew of 5 officers and 34 personnel. The commissioning ceremony was officiated by Joint Secretary (IC), Ceremonial & CAO Shri Amitabh Prasad, and attended by senior ICG officials, government representatives, and Goa Shipyard Limited delegates. The addition of ''Amulya'' marks a significant milestone in ICG’s fleet expansion, strengthening coastal security along India’s eastern seaboard.